Q8 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh had forest over more than 20% of their total area?1.Bahraich2.Chandauli3.ShravastiSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 2 and 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Bahraich is well under 20% forest of its area (about 10%). Chandauli clears 20%; Bahraich does not.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Shravasti is just over 20%, but Chandauli is also over 20%.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. ISFR 2023 share of geographical area: Chandauli about 21.63%, Shravasti about 20.95%. Bahraich about 10%, so 1 is out.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Bahraich is the one below 20%.

Summary. Official key is (c) 2 and 3. Chandauli and Shravasti exceed 20% of district area under forest in ISFR 2023; Bahraich does not. Sonbhadra leads the State on this measure but is not in the list.